Being the plus-one in my wife’s Canadian family has its advantages:
- I know what curling is and can speak with authority when the Winter Olympics start.
- I get butter tarts at Christmas.
- Exciting new North Country foods come to my attention.
To wit: My brother- and sister-in-law were waxing nostalgic over the holidays about Red River Cereal — a hot breakfast they both love and my wife dismisses as vile, mushy porridge that she was happy to leave behind, along with Ontario winters.
Well, not only has winter followed her to Georgia this year, but we also got a box of Red River mailed to us, courtesy of our relatives.
LOVED it. Seriously — this nut-brown cereal cooks up quickly and contains nothing but cracked wheat, rye and flax seed. It cooks up like oatmeal, but naturally sweeter and more interesting. Add a little milk and brown sugar or maple syrup, and it’s a fantastic and healthy breakfast.
Does anyone know where to get this in Atlanta, or do I have to write away